Playlist: Repentance, Prayer of (topic)
Editing Our Sins
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prayer of repentance begins with a plea for divine mercy according to God's lovingkindness and tender mercies, requesting that transgressions be blotted out, iniquity washed thoroughly away, and the heart cleansed from sin. This request acknowledges human deceitfulness, by which individuals trick themselves into believing …
Psalm 51 (Part Four): Psalm 51:13-19
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTrue repentance, as illustrated in David's prayer, begins with godly sorrow that produces a thorough change of mind and conduct leading to salvation. This sorrow recognizes the eternal consequences of sin against God and others, prompting confession, a plea for forgiveness, and a request for cleansing that restores joy and …
Psalm 51 (Part Three): Psalm 51:5-12
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs physical filth repulses the senses, sin ought to repulse the spirit. David's repentance depicts total immersion in sin and the critical need for God's cleansing.
Why Are We Afflicted?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAffliction is a necessary aspect of life, yielding strength of character, while ease and comfort weaken us. Christ was perfected as High Priest through suffering.
Psalms: Book Two (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook II of the Psalms was written largely by David and shows how he reacts to some gruesome trials by surrendering to God's redemption.